Published inPublish Every Day·17 hours agoMember-only1 reason you’ll succeed (or fail) making big money writing onlineIt was such a simple but effective way of putting it, I nearly fell over when I heard it. It’s the key reason anyone succeeds or fails at doing pretty much anything — being fit, starting a successful online writing business, being an engaged parent — and yet it’s a…Writing Tips5 min readWriting Tips5 min read
Published inFamously Healthy·1 day agoMember-only1 fitness trap Ryan Reynolds overcomes to stay super jacked at 47I visited my dad recently and for some reason, the subject of my favorite self-improvement books came up. I have 3 that stand above all others, and when people ask me about them, I recommend reading them in a specific order. That’s a subject for a different post, but the…Healthy Lifestyle4 min readHealthy Lifestyle4 min read
Published inSmart Quitter·2 days agoMember-onlyThe 1 most important key to quitting alcohol as an ADHD adultI have yet to see much research on how ADHD is related to alcohol abuse, but if you ask me, it has to be a massive risk factor. I’m speaking from personal experience here. I believe my biological inability to sit still or find enjoyment in a lot of the…Alcohol5 min readAlcohol5 min read
Published inPublish Every Day·3 days agoMember-onlyWhy my tiny YouTube channel is already worth THOUSANDSIt’s easy to be dismissive of the tiny earnings you get as an early-stage creator, but I’m going to tell you why you’re looking at things the wrong way. Not only is creating online a long game, with the really big, exponential earnings coming later, but I believe your current…YouTube2 min readYouTube2 min read
Published inSmart Quitter·4 days agoMember-only1 encouraging first sign alcohol is releasing its grip on your brainIt was probably five or six days after I quit drinking alcohol. I was just going about my normal, post-booze day when something funny happened. I don’t remember what prompted it, but it stood out enough for me to note that it had happened. After years of getting at least…Alcohol3 min readAlcohol3 min read
Published inPublish Every Day·5 days agoMember-onlyAvoid this 1 big pothole to make real money writing onlineEvery once in a while, I get a comment on one of my stories that goes something like this: “James, I’m writing a lot and I think my stuff is good, but I just can’t get any traction and my earnings suck. I’m getting discouraged.” When I see these, I…Writing Tips4 min readWriting Tips4 min read
Published inPublish Every Day·6 days agoMember-onlyThe 1 dangerous point most people quit writing online (I’m there)I’m going to just admit it: I’m a little down this week. It’s not logical, and to be honest, I should be overjoyed at this point. My project to quit commuter life within a year by publishing content every single day on various platforms and investing my earnings in passive…Writing Tips6 min readWriting Tips6 min read
Published inPublish Every Day·Nov 22Member-only2 harsh truths I’d tell my younger self about online money dreamsOnce you reach midlife, you really start to notice how much your perception of time changes as you age. And you also come to realize just how detrimental that shifting perception of time can be when trying to build a business. Think about it: when you were a child, a…Side Hustle5 min readSide Hustle5 min read
Published inSmart Quitter·Nov 21Member-onlySurprise: Your brain recovers from alcoholism faster than you thinkI think one reason people delay quitting destructive alcohol is they think they’re “too old” or that it’s too late for them to reverse the damage they’ve already done. Well, I have some great news. New research by Stanford University scientists shows it probably takes a lot less time than…Alcohol4 min readAlcohol4 min read
Published inPublish Every Day·Nov 20Member-onlyA realistic look at early YouTube earnings after monetizationOne of the most satisfying days you can experience as an online creator is the first day you actually get paid for all your hard work. There were many days I never thought that happen for me on YouTube. In fact, I almost quit just a few short months ago. …YouTube2 min readYouTube2 min read